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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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